01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 421510 Metal Service Centers And Offices Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 421510
Federal contract activity classified under Metal Service Centers And Offices across FY 2003–FY 2009. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 421510 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 421510 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2003–FY 2009 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2003 | $246.3K | 13 | 8 | 5 | — |
| FY 2004 | $2.81M | 48 | 31 | 11 | +1,042.5% |
| FY 2005 | $5.0K | 4 | 2 | 2 | −99.8% |
| FY 2006 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 2007 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2008 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2009 | -$3.5K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2003–FY 2009.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $2.81M | 18 | 9 | 91.7% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $81.4K | 14 | 8 | 2.7% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $49.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $28.3K | 5 | 4 | 0.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $26.0K | 5 | 2 | 0.8% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $18.4K | 4 | 4 | 0.6% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $16.6K | 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $10.6K | 2 | 2 | 0.3% |
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $10.4K | 4 | 1 | 0.3% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $5.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 421510?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2003–FY 2009.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | FPI60 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.06M | 7 | 5 | 67.2% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | LEWPA | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $512.7K | 4 | 4 | 16.7% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | EREOK | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $110.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | LOMCA | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $101.0K | 3 | 1 | 3.3% |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION | 00004 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $49.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| GRAND COULEE POWER OFFICE | 00017 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | $41.9K | 7 | 3 | 1.4% |
| DEPT OF JUST/FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | CUMMD | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $27.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.9% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS - DENVER | 00002 | GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $25.5K | 7 | 3 | 0.8% |
| LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER | LARC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $24.6K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| ALBUQUERQUE AREA OFFICE | 00043 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | $14.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 421510 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERFORATED METALS PLUS INCORPORATED | $1.11M | 2 | 1 | 36.4% | Sep 29, 2004 |
| DUNDEE PRODUCTS COMPANY | $793.3K | 3 | 1 | 25.9% | Sep 27, 2004 |
| OLYMPIC STEEL INCORPORATED | $491.6K | 2 | 1 | 16.1% | Sep 27, 2004 |
| FLATROLLED STEEL INCORPORATED (0000) | $110.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.6% | Jan 29, 2004 |
| QUALITY METALS INC | $101.0K | 3 | 1 | 3.3% | Jul 15, 2003 |
| PENN AMERICAN INCORPORATED | $81.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | Aug 25, 2004 |
| TUBULAR STEEL INCORPORATED | $71.8K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% | Sep 24, 2004 |
| FIRE PROTECTION INC. | $49.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% | May 15, 2003 |
| TIMBERLINE PROCESS & CONTROLS, | $33.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.1% | Jul 15, 2003 |
| JUPITER ALUMINUM CORP | $27.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.9% | Apr 2, 2004 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 421510?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9505 | WIRE, NONELECTRICAL | $1.69M | 6 | 5 | 55.2% |
| 8305 | TEXTILE FABRICS | $972.7K | 6 | 3 | 31.8% |
| 9535 | PLATE SHEET STRIP-NONFERROUS METAL | $131.0K | 8 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 3590 | MISC SERVICE & TRADE EQ | $49.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 9510 | BARS AND RODS | $37.8K | 4 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 9545 | PLATE,SHEET,STRIP & WIRE-PREC METAL | $24.6K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $20.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 9640 | IRON & STEEL PRIMARY & SEMIFINISHED | $15.8K | 3 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 9999 | MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS | $15.4K | 5 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 9520 | STRUCTURAL SHAPES | $14.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 421510?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $199.3K | 46 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.81M | 19 |
| BPA CALL | $49.7K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 421510?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCSB134105U0027 | MONTGOMERY SCRAP CORPORATION | May 21, 2009 | -$3.5K | S205 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMM/NAT INST STAND AND TECHNOL |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $3.06M market as addressable.